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Concerns are mounting over the effectiveness of Sierra Leone’s Tripartite Committee, with opposition figure Dr. Kaifala Marah warning that little progress has been made since the signing of the Agreement for National Unity.
In a statement shared on X, Dr. Marah criticized the government’s recent feedback session on the committee’s recommendations, describing it as “flawed and misleading.” He pointed to unresolved court cases and missing party files as evidence that the process has stalled, raising doubts about whether the committee can meet its upcoming deadline.
“The credibility of this process depends on transparency and genuine commitment,” Marah said, adding that failure to deliver on promises could deepen mistrust and threaten national stability.
The Tripartite Committee was established under the Agreement for National Unity, signed last year to ease political tensions following disputed elections. Its mandate includes fostering dialogue, addressing grievances, and implementing reforms aimed at strengthening democratic governance.
Observers say the committee’s work is critical to Sierra Leone’s democratic resilience, representing a rare opportunity for collaboration between the country’s two dominant political parties. With the deadline approaching, both the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) are under pressure to demonstrate tangible progress.
Residents and community leaders have called for a thorough and transparent review of the committee’s activities. “We are calling on the authorities to investigate this process and bring clarity to the public,” one local observer said.
The coming weeks are expected to be decisive in determining whether the Tripartite Committee can fulfill its mission or whether Sierra Leone risks sliding back into political polarization.
